After Arsenal win Premier League, 31-year-old star among players at risk of not receiving medal
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Last updated: May 21, 2026
Arsenal has won the Premier League title after a 22-year drought, confirmed by Manchester City's draw against Bournemouth. This victory brings relief and hope for future success after several near misses. The article also details the criteria for receiving a Premier League winner's medal.
- Arsenal secured the Premier League title, ending a 22-year wait, as Manchester City failed to secure a win against Bournemouth. This victory marks a significant achievement for manager Mikel Arteta and his team, especially after finishing second in recent seasons. The focus has now shifted to which players will receive official Premier League winner's medals. According to league rules, players must have appeared in at least five league games to be eligible, a threshold adjusted from the previous ten matches. Most Arsenal players meet this requirement, including summer signing Christian Norgaard and Max Dowman, who also became the youngest title winner. Ethan Nwaneri is also set to receive a medal due to his six appearances before his loan move. However, some players, notably Kepa Arrizabalaga, are at risk of missing out as his 11 appearances were not in the Premier League. Third-choice goalkeeper Tommy Setford and academy player Marli Salmon also face medal exclusion due to limited or no Premier League game time. The Premier League allocates 40 medals to the winning club, who have the discretion to distribute them. Arsenal could potentially request additional medals for players like Kepa under exceptional circumstances, although approval is not guaranteed.
